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La Roche-Posay vs KORRES

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

La Roche-Posay and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering specialized daily care for various complexions. La Roche-Posay provides nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and targeted eye products with glycerin, soothing thermal water, and niacinamide, suiting mature skin and skin with dark spots best. Conversely, KORRES offers thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers that suit dry skin and sensitive skin best through gentle, nourishing compositions. Ultimately, both differ as the French brand focuses on active ingredients for specific concerns, while the latter draws on scientifically crafted formulas for dependable daily care.

La Roche-Posay is a French skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1989.

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This page compares some of the most popular La Roche-Posay and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular La Roche-Posay vs KORRES products

People Say

La Roche-PosayKORRES
  • Skin Texture Improvement Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “lightweight and absorbs quickly — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
    • “absorbs in seconds — La Roche-Posay Anthelios”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Sensitive Skin Care and Soothing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Only cream that doesn't sting — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “Calmed my skin after a chemical peel — La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water”
    • “no stinging — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels plump — La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum”
    • “legs stopped flaking — La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Gentle Cleansing and Makeup Removal Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Versatile and Gentle Application Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Great for chapped lips — La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+”
    • “gentle on sensitive skin — La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser”
    • “makeup sits perfectly — La Roche-Posay Anthelios”
  • Strong or Polarizing Fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is awful — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
    • “overwhelming floral smell — La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum”
    • “Smells like cheap fragrance — La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Price and Size Value Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive for the size — La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum”
    • “Too expensive for the size — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “Tube is tiny for the price — La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “pump stops working — La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream”
  • Lack of Moisture Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “skin felt tight later — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
    • “Not moisturizing enough for winter — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “Need a moisturizer on top for dry skin — La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

La Roche-Posay vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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La Roche-Posay vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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La Roche-Posay vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

La Roche-Posay or KORRES: which is better?

La Roche-Posay and KORRES both offer strong options, but La Roche-Posay does better for sensitive skin care and soothing on the products on this page. Reviewers note that KORRES cleansers are gentle and non-stripping, while La Roche-Posay provides a larger variety of targeted serums and moisturizers.

What is the difference between La Roche-Posay and KORRES?

La Roche-Posay offers a larger selection of products on this page and performs better in sensitive skin care and hydration, while KORRES does better in gentle cleansing and makeup removal. Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as High across all skin types.

La Roche-Posay or KORRES for dry skin?

La Roche-Posay and KORRES both do well for dry skin, and Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High for La Roche-Posay and Superior for KORRES. The products on this page from La Roche-Posay feature key ingredients like glycerin, thermal water, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to help with moisture, while KORRES is noted by reviewers for having hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

La Roche-Posay or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers, KORRES does better for gentle cleansing and makeup removal, while La Roche-Posay offers products on this page that may help with specific needs like acne or hydration. Lovi gives both brands varying fit levels depending on your skin type.

Which is more affordable, La Roche-Posay or KORRES?

When comparing price and value concerns, KORRES does better than La Roche-Posay according to reviewer themes on this page.

Between La Roche-Posay and KORRES, which brand has better fragrance formulations?

La Roche-Posay provides better fragrance formulations on this page, as a majority of its products list no fragrance compared to none for KORRES. Strong or polarizing fragrance is noted as a negative review theme for both brands.

How do the founding years and current ownership of La Roche-Posay and KORRES compare?

La Roche-Posay was founded in France in 1975 and has been owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1989, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres as of 2024.

Which brand performs better for sensitive skin care and soothing according to reviewers?

La Roche-Posay performs better for sensitive skin care and soothing according to reviewers, while KORRES does better for gentle cleansing and makeup removal. Lovi rates both brands as having High routine fit for sensitive skin.

La Roche-Posay or KORRES for oily skin?

Both La Roche-Posay and KORRES help with oily skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for this skin type as High for La Roche-Posay and Superior for KORRES. While La Roche-Posay offers 21 fragrance-free products on the page, all 5 products from KORRES list fragrance.

La Roche-Posay or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

La Roche-Posay offers moisturizers that help with hydration and soothing for sensitive skin, whereas KORRES provides velvety and lightweight options. Lovi rates the dry skin routine fit as High for La Roche-Posay and Superior for KORRES.

La Roche-Posay or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer solid options for sensitive skin, but La Roche-Posay does better with sensitive skin care and soothing. Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for La Roche-Posay and Superior for KORRES. While La Roche-Posay has many fragrance-free products on this page, all KORRES products on this page list fragrance, which may sometimes cause scent issues.

La Roche-Posay or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer strong options for acne-prone skin, with La Roche-Posay featuring a larger selection of specialized treatments. Lovi rates the routine fit for acne-prone skin as High for La Roche-Posay and Superior for KORRES.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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